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  • Filling the Ark

  • Animal Welfare in Disasters (Animals and Ethics)
  • By: Leslie Irvine
  • Narrated by: Robin J Sitten
  • Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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Filling the Ark

By: Leslie Irvine
Narrated by: Robin J Sitten
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When disasters strike, people are not the only victims. Hurricane Katrina raised public attention about how disasters affect dogs, cats, and other animals considered members of the human family. In this short but powerful book, noted sociologist Leslie Irvine goes beyond Katrina to examine how oil spills, fires, and other calamities affect various animal populations - on factory farms, in research facilities, and in the wild.

In a new preface, Irvine surveys the state of animal welfare in disasters since the first edition. Filling the Ark argues that humans cause most of the risks faced by animals and urges for better decisions about the treatment of animals in disasters. Furthermore, it makes a broad appeal for the ethical necessity of better planning to keep animals out of jeopardy. Irvine not only offers policy recommendations and practical advice for evacuating animals, she also makes a strong case for rethinking our use of animals, suggesting ways to create more secure conditions.

The book is published by Temple University Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.

“A fascinating combination of scholarship, public policy, and animal advocacy." (Harold Herzog, Western Carolina University)

“This is a book that should be read by many throughout fields as diverse as veterinary medicine, social science and public policy.” (Anthrozoos)

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Loved this eye opening, inspiring book. Uncovers realities often missed by most. Highly recommend this well written, thoughtfully researched book. Irvine provides perspective and viable solutions, creating a call to action for everyone on behalf of the all animals.

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